Stay with a friendly host in a small historical village in Cahuzac, France

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  Description

  I live in a small historical village in an ecological wooden house. I welcome help in my chaotic but beautiful garden and some help with DIY, nothing too difficult. I also appreciate help with our village community project of planting bushes, flowers and generally improving our environment.
  I am English but have lived in France many years. I was a Montessori teacher but since retiring I am now an artist with a range of styles and I also paint traditional icons.
  I have animals, 2 dogs, 6 cats and 4 chickens.
  I am vegetarian but my meals include dairy, eggs (from my hens) and fish.
  My village is in rural France so there is no public transport but I always try and show my helpers the area.
  Bergerac airport is 20kms away. Rail connections available at Bergerac or Marmande. I can pick you up if needed.
  I have been accepting helpers through another website for 10 years and have had some wonderful times.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Animal Care

  General Maintenance

  Help with Computers/ Internet
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  You will be involved with the life of a small village and have the opportunity to speak French.
  I like to share my experiences in Montessori education and art with helpers and learn from you about your interests and life. I am a person who is open to ideas. We never stop learning whatever our age.

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  Help

  For gardening you need to be reasonably fit although it is not heavy or difficult.
  If you have the skills there are a few small carpentry tasks which I would appreciate help with otherwise its simple DIY.
  I need to install some more fences , a job which is always easier with two people.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  French: Fluent

  This host offers a language exchange
  I am trying to learn Swedish so if that is your native language I would be keen for help. I can help you learn English and functional French.
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  Accommodation

  You will have the use of a private space in a wooden cabin behind my house and use of all the house facilities. There is heating in the cabin and a double bed.
  I provide vegetarian meals with fish, eggs and dairy. I don't mind if you wish to cook meat.
  I enjoy conversations over meals with helpers.

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  What else ...

  This is a rural area so there is very little public transport but I always try to help you visit places. If you like walking and cycling the roads are quiet and there are footpaths. I walk every day with my dogs and you are welcome to join me.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Space for parking camper vans

  Large parking space outside of property can accept big camper vans.

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  Can possibly accept pets

  Cat and chicken friendly dogs accepted who are okay around other dogs.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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  Hours expected

  Work is flexible but never more than 5 hours a day, 5 days a week.